What’s old always becomes new again — even with workout routines.
The hot workout class of the moment isn’t brand-new. It’s Pilates, a core-focused routine first popularized almost a century ago.
But lower-impact doesn’t necessarily mean “easy.”
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Three guests joined MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about the benefits of these low-impact classes, sometimes called “functional fitness,” and how they can fit into your routine.
Guests:
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Ayanna Rakhu, Ph.D., is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Kinesiology with a background in sport and exercise psychology. Rakhu is a physical activity expert who focuses on swimming.
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Libby Grundhoefer is a Pilates instructor and personal trainer with the Minnesota Jewish Community Center.
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Gretchen Bierbaum is the owner of Straightline Dance Fitness, a fitness studio in northeast Minneapolis.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.